Jul 24 WATCH: Rep. Jerry Nadler's full opening statement at Mueller hearing By Associated Press House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler says his committee has "a responsibility to address" the evidence that former special counsel Robert Mueller has uncovered in his Trump-Russia investigation. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Mueller dismisses Trump's claim of 'exoneration' By Associated Press Special counsel Robert Mueller is dismissing President Donald Trump's claim of "total exoneration," saying it's not what his Russia report said. Continue reading
Jul 24 WATCH: Mueller decries Russia's election interference By Associated Press Former special counsel Robert Mueller says Russia's efforts to interfere in U.S. elections is "among the most serious" challenges to American democracy. Continue reading
Jul 24 Read Mueller's opening statement before the House Judiciary Committee By Joshua Barajas, Gretchen Frazee Mueller is appearing before the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 3:14 Is new federal budget deal a short-term fix for a long-term problem? President Trump and top congressional Democrats have agreed to a new two-year budget deal that will raise spending on both domestic and military programs and suspend debt ceiling limits until after the 2020 election. Lisa Desjardins joins Amna Nawaz to… Continue watching
Jul 23 Mueller aide will appear with him at House committee hearing By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Aaron Zebley, Mueller's former chief of staff and his top aide on the Russia investigation, was an unexpected addition to the witness table less than 24 hours before the hearing. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Senate approves bill to extend 9/11 victims fund The Senate has given final legislative approval to a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund related to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks never runs out of money. Continue reading
Jul 23 Senators unveil compromise to reduce drug costs for seniors By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press The bill would for the first time limit drug copays for people with Medicare's "Part D" prescription plan, by capping patients' out-of-pocket costs at $3,100 a year starting in 2022. Continue reading
Jul 23 Trump sues House panel, NY officials to protect his state tax returns By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional committee. Continue reading
Jul 23 U.S. attorney general says encryption on digital devices creates security risk By Tami Abdollah, Associated Press William Barr's comments at a cybersecurity conference mark a continuing effort by the Justice Department to push tech companies to provide law enforcement with access to encrypted devices and applications during investigations. Continue reading